I hereby certify that the
following agenda
was posted
at least 72 hours prior to the time
of the meeting so noticed
below at 24251 Los
ROBERT R.
HILL, Assistant Secretary of the
El Toro
Water District and the Board of
Directors
thereof
AGENDA
EL TORO WATER
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
8:00 A.M.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE – Director Kahn
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may address the Board at this time or they may reserve this opportunity with regard to an item on the agenda, until said item is discussed by the Board. Comments on other items will be heard at the time set aside for “DIRECTORS COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS.” The public will identify themselves when called on, and limit their comments to three minutes.
a. Service Awards
The Board will acknowledge Chris Page, WRP Operator III, for 25-years of service with the District.
b. Continuing Education & Training, Degree and
Certification Program acknowledgement
The board will recognize
Jim Redding, Maintenance Man III, for achieving his Water Distribution 4
Certificate.
c. Special
District/Employee Association and Community Award acknowledgement
No
acknowledgements this month.
1. PUBLIC
HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE
DISTRICT (ETWD) 2005 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
(Reference Material Included)
At this time the Board will conduct a Public Hearing
to receive and consider public comments regarding adoption of the El Toro Water District 2005 Urban
Water Management Plan.
This Plan has been prepared in response to
Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 of the Urban Water Management Planning
Act (Act), which were added by Statute 1983, Chapter 1009, and became effective
on January 1, 1984. The Act
requires every urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes to
more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water
annually prepare and adopt, in accordance with prescribed requirements, an
urban water management plan. The
Act requires urban water suppliers to prepare plans that describe and evaluate
reasonable and practical efficient water uses, recycling, and conservation
activities. These plans must be
filed with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five years
by December 31st of that year.
CLOSE
PUBLIC HEARING
At
this time President Martin will close the Public Hearing.
REGULAR SESSION –
Action Item
2. PROPOSED Adoption of the El Toro Water District 2005 Urban Water Management
PLAN (Reference
Material Included)
Following
the close of the Public Hearing, the Board will consider taking action adopting
Resolution No. 05-11-4, which Resolution adopts the El Toro Water District 2005
Urban Water Management Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-4
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT
ADOPTING THE DISTRICT'S 2005
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
(All matters under the Consent Calendar will be approved by one motion unless a Board member or a member of the public requests, separate action or discussion on a specific item)
3. Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)
Approve minutes for the October 27, 2005 El Toro Water District Board of Directors meeting.
4. Attendance
at Conferences and Meetings
There were no requests.
APPROVAL OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEERING, AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEES (FIC): (Reference Material for the Action and Informational Items is included in the agenda package for the November 20, 2005 FIC and Engineering Meeting)
a. Approve minutes for the October 25, 2005, Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting.
b. Underground Storage Tank – Authorize the District’s President and General Manager to enter into a construction contract with Jauregui & Culver in the amount of $174,474.89 for the construction of the Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank and authorize the District’s General Manager to fund the project costs from the District’s Capital Reserves in accordance with the District’s adopted Capital Reserve Policy.
c.
Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those
bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated November 21,
2005, and receive and file Financial Statements through October 31, 2005.
d. Adopt Resolution No. 05-11-01, which resolution adds Volunteer Personnel to District’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage.
Resolution No. 05-11-01
Resolution of the Board of
Directors
Of the El Toro Water
District Including
Volunteer Personnel to the
District’s
Workers’ Compensation
Insurance
e. Adopt Resolution 05-11-2 approving Amendment No. 4 to the El Toro Water District District’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-2
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO
THE EL TORO
WATER DISTRICT
RETIREMENT SAVINGS
PLAN
[401(k) Plan]
f. Adopt Resolution 05-11-3 approving amendment No. 1 to the El Toro Water District 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
RESOLUTION NO.
05-11-3
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE EL TORO
WATER DISTRICT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
[457 Plan]
ENGINEERING AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
(FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
g.
El Toro
Water District Capital Project Status Report
h. Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings
i. ETWD and Liability, Property and Workers’ Compensation Programs Risk Assessment
APPROVAL
OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM TODAY’S CONSENT CALENDAR
The Board will discuss items removed from today’s Consent Calendar requiring further discussion.
Recommended Action: The Board will be requested to approve the items removed from today’s consent Calendar.
GENERAL MANAGER
ACTION ITEMS
5. Resolution
No. 05-11-5 Commending David A. Caretto, South Orange
(Reference Material Included)
The Board will discuss adopting a resolution
commending Dave Caretto for his outstanding service as the SOCWA General
Manager.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No.
05-11-5 commending David A. Caretto for his services.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-5
Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the El Toro Water District
Commending David A. Caretto of the
For Outstanding Services
6.
(Reference
Material Included)
Staff will comment on the
Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) request for ETWD to
select up to five candidates from the list of nominees to serve as full Board
members and alternates on the NWRA California Caucus for a two year term. Membership in NWRA assists ACWA in its
work toward the development, protection and management of water resources
throughout the west. Membership in
ACWA includes membership in NWRA.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider
nominating a NWRA representative and alternate to serve as the District’s
representative and alternate on the National Water Resources Association (NWRA)
California Caucus.
7. Resolution
No. 05-11-06 Supporting the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) No
Time to Waste “A Blue Print for
Staff will review and comment on
ACWA’s Blue Print for California Water. The policy document and action plan is
intended to serve as a roadmap for state and federal leaders to follow to
ensure California has the water supply system it will need to support, people,
jobs and ecosystems in the future.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-11-6 supporting the
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Blue Print for California
Water.
GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS
8. General Manager’s Monthly Report (Report Included)
Mr. Hill will review and comment on the General Manager’s Monthly Report.
9. Reduced Flow at the Robert B. Diemer Treatment Plant (Diemer Plant)
(Reference Material Included)
Staff will comment on Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) scheduled reduced flow periods at the Diemer Plant from December 1, 2005 through May 2, 2006. The purpose of the reduced flows is to allow MWD’s contractor to complete the Plant rehabilitation Work.
10. Scheduling
of ETWD's Board of Director's Regular Scheduled Meetings For Calendar Year 2006 (Reference Material Included)
Staff will review and comment on the various
conferences and meetings for calendar year 2006 that might conflict with the
Board of Director's Regular scheduled 2006 Meetings to determine whether they
wish to make any modifications to the current schedule. The Board Meetings are held the fourth
Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. and the Finance and Insurance Committee
meets the Tuesday prior to the fourth Thursday at 7:30 a.m.
Should
the Board elect to change the time and/or date of a meeting, they will be
requested to adopt a resolution at the December 22, 2005 Board meeting
establishing the place, time and date for scheduled Board meetings for calendar
year 2006.
11.
(Reference Material Included)
Staff will review and discuss the District's on-going communication with the Grand Jury related to the District’s Emergency Business Continuity Plan.
12. Public
Education and Outreach/Water Conservation Report
(Reference Material Included)
a. Staff
will comment on ETWD’s Water Conservation monthly status report.
b. Staff
will comment on ETWD’s Public Outreach Program.
13. SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)
a. Engineering Committee Meeting – November 10, 2005
c. SOCWA Finance Committee Meeting – November 15, 2005
14. MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT OF
(Reference Material Included)
a. MWDOC General Manager’s Meeting – October 27, 2005
b. MWDOC Planning and Operations Committee – October 31, 2005
c. MWDOC Administration & Finance Committee – November 9, 2005
d. MWDOC Board of Directors Meeting – November 16, 2005
15. LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) REPORT
(Reference Material Included)
a. Report on
November 9, 2005 LAFCO Meeting.
16. City
COORDINATION EFFORTS (Reference Material Included)
There were no meetings.
Mr. Granito will
report on pending legislation and/or legal matters of general interest to
public agencies.
At this time the Board President will call
for a Closed Session to confer with Legal Counsel on pending litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a). City of
OPEN
SESSION
REPORT ON
CLOSED SESSION (General Counsel)
Mr.
Granito will provide an oral report on the Closed Session.
COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
17. Computer Committee Report (Oral)
No report.
18. Dates to Remember for November/December (Reference Material Included)
19. Carry-Over Pending
Matters
(Reference Material Included)
DIRECTOR
COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Recommended
Board Action: The
Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting
to Thursday, December 22, 2005
at 8:00 A.M. at the El Toro Water District,
Request for Disability-Related Modifications or Accommodations
If you require any disability-related accommodation,
including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in this public
meeting, please telephone the District's Recording Secretary, Carolyn Adams at
(949) 837-7050, extension 225 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to said
meeting. If you prefer, your request
may be submitted in writing to El Toro Water District,